Rhode Island adds 130 beds, quarantine facility for homeless

Associated Press

12/16/2021

Gov. Daniel J. McKee — R.I. GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE last week signed an executive order protecting hospitals and medical staff from civil damages if the care they provide is negatively affected by staffing or supply shortages. /AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island is funding an additional 130 emergency shelter beds and reopening a COVID-19 quarantine facility for people dealing with homelessness, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Thursday. The new beds are being added at shelters in four cities: Amos House in Pawtucket is adding 80 beds, House of Hope in East Providence…

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